Manchester United could receive a huge boost when Tottenham visit Old Trafford on October 10, with Carlos Baleba pushing towards his long-awaited United debut after recovering from the ankle problem that delayed his start to the season. Baleba has already featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly during the international break, giving Michael Carrick another opportunity to assess his fitness.
And now the big tactical question is screaming for attention… 👀👇
💥 Carlos Baleba + Kobbie Mainoo in midfield!
Imagine the intensity. 😱🔥 Baleba can provide physicality, ball-winning ability and ground coverage, while Mainoo brings composure, close control and the ability to carry the ball through midfield. Putting the two together could give United a completely different presence in the middle of the pitch.
🚀 Then there is Bryan Mbeumo.
Deploying Mbeumo as a false nine could allow him to constantly move across the front line, drag defenders out of position and create spaces for United’s runners. His pace and movement could make Tottenham’s defensive structure uncomfortable from the very first whistle. ⚡⚽
👀 And Youri Tielemans on the bench?
That could give Carrick another weapon to unleash later in the match. If United need more passing quality, control or fresh legs in midfield, Tielemans could change the rhythm of the game.
There is also encouraging news surrounding Amad Diallo, who has been working his way back after injury and has been linked with a potential return around the Tottenham fixture.
🔴 Baleba returning
🔴 Mainoo providing energy and composure
🔴 Mbeumo offering movement and pace
🔴 Tielemans waiting as an alternative
🔴 Amad potentially returning to the squad
Suddenly, Carrick has some very interesting pieces to work with. 👀🔥
United’s midfield has been an area of concern early in the campaign, so Baleba’s return could arrive at a particularly important moment. The Cameroon international is yet to make his competitive debut for the club, making Tottenham a potentially significant night for the £65m signing.
If Baleba is fully ready, would YOU start him alongside Kobbie Mainoo against Tottenham? 😳🔴🔥
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